Sliding oil prices and portfolio-padding helped the Dow rocket almost 80 points by midday to 8861.84. The Nasdaq had gained 17.40 for an 1836.10 showing at midday. Motorola gained on word that it's planning a major restructuring. AOL, Microsoft, Cisco, and Merck were among the tech gainers in end-of-the quarter buying.
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Sliding oil prices and portfolio-padding helped the Dow rocket almost 80 points by midday to 8861.84. The Nasdaq had gained 17.40 for an 1836.10 showing at midday. Motorola gained on word that it's planning a major restructuring. AOL, Microsoft, Cisco, and Merck were among the tech gainers in end-of-the quarter buying.
